These varieties include caladiums and others that don't naturally encounter frost at all. Some summer bulbs need to come out of the ground before the first frost.The first frost date is the first day of fall that you must watch out for frost. For example, if you plan to put dahlias outdoors after the last frost, but want an early start on them, you can count backward from that last date. Knowing your final frost date can also help you plan for starting flowers indoors.Some cold-hardy plants, such as leafy vegetables grown from seed, can go into the ground before the last frost date.Many potted plants and tender rhizomes must be kept indoors until after all threat of frost has passed, and some bareroots need to be kept out of frosty conditions in their first year.The final frost date is the last day you can expect frost. So, how do you know when to plant? You'll need to know your last frost date and first frost date! It's all about the temperature needs of your plants. Planting times depend upon which growing zone you're gardening in, and which types of plants you're placing in the ground or containers. What Time of Year Is Best for Planting in Each Growing Zone? A variety marked "Zones 3-8," for example, should grow and thrive in planting zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. You'll find USDA hardiness zone designations at the end of many plant descriptions on the Breck's website and in our free print catalog. How Can I Tell Which Growing Zone a Plant Will Thrive In? Always remember that growing zone maps are not perfect and that elements like soil, moisture, humidity, heat, or other weather conditions at the time can influence how well your plants will grow in any particular US growing zone. Remember that zone maps cannot account for deviations in typical zones such as micro-climates or if your location is associated with unusual conditions for the region. Simply enter your zip code and get information on your planting zone. The best way to find out which growing or planting zone your garden is in is to use our convenient zone finder tool found at the top of this page. How Do I Find Out What Growing Zone I Live In? There are a total of 11 growing zones in the United States as defined by the USDA, of which 8 are located in the lower 48 states. The planting zone map is based on the average annual minimum winter temperature, and which varieties of flowers and plants can survive and thrive in those conditions. In the United States, planting zones are specific locations that correspond to which plants can grow well there. A variety marked "Zones 3-8," for example, should grow and thrive in zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. You'll find USDA hardiness zone designations at the end of many of the plant descriptions on this site and in the print catalogue. Check the colour-coded plant hardiness zone map to determine which hardiness zone you live in, or type in your zip code below to find your flower zones. Plant hardiness is very important to growing success.
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